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Journal Staff A large crowd gathered on the waterfront to mark both Franco-Ontarian Day and Sarnia’s deep francophone roots on Sept. 22.

Troy Shantz A new webcasting system will make it easer for Sarnians to watch – and rewatch – the actions of city council next year.

Journal Staff The Inn of the Good Shepherd has set an ambitious goal of collecting 40,000 lbs. of food during the Thanksgiving fall food drive “Over the summer months the…

A local program that pairs girls ages 9 to 13 with supportive female mentors has received $160,000 from the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Sarnia-Lambton Rebound said the money secures and expands…

The Sarnia Heritage Committee is seeking money to complete the Lawrence House restoration. About $100,000 was spent this year fixing the historic home’s slate roof, stained glass winters, interior water damage…

Troy Shantz Sarnia residents Ron Cross and Briana Reide aren’t the type to seek shelter when a storm approaches.

Troy Shantz Sarnia-Lambton’s federal riding associations are teaming up to present information sessions on Canadian electoral reform. The free public events are at Lambton College on Sept. 29, at 11:30…

Tara Jeffrey Sarnia-Lambton’s trend setting use of charge stations for power wheelchairs and scooters was born out of a rainstorm last summer.

Journal Staff If you’re 50-plus and looking for a new activity, Kevan Parsley may have just the solution. “Walking soccer” is played like regular soccer, but in 30-minute games on…

The sale of the former St. Patrick’s high school lands to Bluewater Health is finally complete. The property on East Street sold for $1.85 million, but because the hospital made…